Ancestor Painting, Grandfather Official in Burgundy h200 It has a pull out

It has a pull out shelf for a computer keyboard

The chair legs are slightly tapered at the bottom and curved above the seat to match the backrest

although smaller and more practical for modern day use

now faded but still providing a lovely contrast to the black lacquer

along with the circular door hardware and brass handles

Ancestor Painting, Grandfather Official in Burgundy h200 It has a pull outAncestor portraits were an important part of the Chinese practice of ancestor worship. It was the duty of the family to honour and commemorate their ancestors, with rituals and offerings a regular and important part of this. Portraits were usually near life size and painted from a front perspective, with the subjects usually seated and wearing robes showing the insignia of their rank and status. Original ancestor paintings are now rare and highly